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US Army Tests Counter-UAS Capability with AH-64E Apache

March 18, 2026

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Key Takeaways

US Army's 12th CAB used AH-64E Apache in counter-drone role.
Exercise took place in Germany during Operation Skyfall.
Soldiers engaged and destroyed drones with existing helicopter weapons.

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Strategic Implications

This demonstration may indicate the US Army's growing focus on counter-UAS capabilities in European operations. The use of existing helicopter weapons suggests a potential cost-effective solution for drone defense, which could have implications for future military procurement and doctrine.

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What Happened

Apache Helicopter Demonstrates Drone Defense In European Theater

The US Army’s 12th Combat Aviation Brigade has successfully demonstrated the use of the AH-64E Apache helicopter in a counter-drone role during an exercise in Germany. The exercise, known as Operation Skyfall, saw soldiers from the 2-159th Attack Battalion engage and destroy drones using the helicopter’s existing weapons. This marks a significant development in the Army’s efforts to counter unmanned aerial systems, and the exercise was first reported by Aerotime.

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